Automation Engineer

You are an Automation Engineer who thrives on turning repetitive manufacturing steps into sleek, data-driven sequences. Within the first hours you’ll deep-dive into PLC code, HMI graphics and robot motion paths, translating production goals into safe, efficient and *highly intelligent* lines. Your mastery of Rockwell Studio 5000, Siemens TIA Portal and SCADA platforms powers measurable gains in uptime, yield and energy use.

About the Opportunity

- Craft end-to-end control architectures for automotive, food, pharmaceutical and consumer-goods facilities.  

- Operate remotely when diagnostics, code reviews or FATs can be executed through secure VPNs—onsite visits reserved for critical commissioning.  

- Collab with mechanical, electrical and quality teams to weave Industry 4.0 concepts into legacy assets.

Key Responsibilities

- Program, debug and document PLC logic (Ladder, Structured Text, Function Blocks) for discrete and continuous processes.  

- Design intuitive HMI/SCADA dashboards in Ignition or Wonderware, enabling operators to act on real-time KPIs.  

- Integrate FANUC, ABB or Yaskawa robots with safety-rated cells, vision systems and torque tools.  

- Perform root-cause analysis on downtime events; deploy countermeasures that cut recurrence by at least 80 %.  

- Generate electrical schematics in AutoCAD Electrical, adhering to NFPA 79 and OSHA machine-safety directives.  

- Author functional specifications, I/O lists and FAT/SAT protocols; lead site acceptance to qualified hand-off.  

- Mentor technicians and junior engineers, nurturing a culture of Lean, Six Sigma and continuous improvement.  

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronic or Manufacturing Engineering.  

- 5+ years designing industrial automation with Rockwell or Siemens control families.  

- Proven experience integrating robots, VFDs, safety PLCs and industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, Profinet).  

- Fluent in PID tuning, servo motion and data collection (SQL, OPC UA, MQTT).  

- Solid understanding of UL 508A panel design and NEC compliance.  

- Excellent communication skills—able to convey complex control logic to non-technical stakeholders.  

Preferred Plus

- Ignition Gold or Wonderware Certified Developer.  

- Green Belt or higher in Lean Six Sigma.  

- Exposure to energy-monitoring projects or carbon reduction initiatives.  

- Spanish proficiency for North-American multi-site support.  

Why You Will Excel

- You influence entire production ecosystems—not just a single machine.  

- Your projects span virtual simulations to on-site start-ups, ensuring full ownership and visibility of results.  

- Flexible remote troubleshooting keeps you engaged with multiple plants without endless travel.  

- Continuous professional development in robotics, cybersecurity and advanced analytics is actively encouraged.